books... to receive

Monday, November 23, 2009

I'm sure by now, you have seen and heard about these two terrific books. They are both filled with fabulous projects and information for knitters of all levels. I would be showing you more photos of the contents of each book, however, my camera (MY CAMERA) just went kerplunk and I will be without (WITHOUT) for 4-5 weeks (WEEKS) while Ritz Camera ships it away to the nikon camera fairies where they will try to repair it. You have no idea how much this bums me out. The poor girl behind the counter didn't know what to do when I started to cry. (YES, CRY!) Oh! And to top it off, I left a pair of fingerless gloves (that were my husbands!) on the counter and when I went back to get them they were gone. (LONG GONE!)Book #1: Nicky Epstein Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch. Truly one of my favorite books of hers. I love the layout of this book. A chapter each for kids, girls, guys and special friends. An entire book filled with projects to give. (Who says you can't give to yourself?)The "guys" chapter consists of five projects including these fisherman's gloves. (love)

Book #2: Color by Kristin. Not only is this book filled with unbelievable color projects, but there is also information on how to design your own beautiful (colorful) knits.Kristin talks about how color inspires her and shares so much of the information she has acquired along her knitting journey.

Honestly, both books would make a great gift for one of your knitting friends... or yourself.

And guess what? If you want a copy of either of these books, leave me a comment by midnight Wednesday, November 25th. I will draw two names on Thanksgiving day. Please let me know if you have a preference.

Sorry about your camera--I know that I'd be lost without mine for that long. I would love to be entered for Color by Kristin--my LYS has items from her trunk show right now and I am totally inspired by her designs and color expertise. Thanks for the generous giveaway!

Oh, I SO want that Nicky Epstein book. I already have Kristin's! My dad has been bugging me for fingerless gloves... with fingers... so that pattern would be perfect! Especially since I don't have a gift for him for Christmas yet. :-)

I'm sorry your camera fritzed! That must bug you a lot, especially this time of year. Hopefully the Nikon fairies will be especially fast in their repair.

What a cool giveaway! Sorry to hear about your camera AND your mitts!!! Well, I guess you can think of it one of two ways, either they really needed something to warm their hot little hands or hope that they're allergic to wool and get hives...I'm on the fence caused I'd be pretty miffed but it is Thanksgiving and all :/

That is so thoughtful of you! I would love either book, but more importantly I would LOVE to know where you got the bracelet that you are wearing in the 'book' picture (and other pictures). I LOVE it!! Sorry about your camera. :(Elaina

Would love to join the give away. The knitting with a kiss would be a great book. I have many friends and family that I am always looking for something to knit. Thanks for the oportunity. tiffaniemullis@yahoo

I almost cried when I had to send my camera away, too. They told me 6-12 WEEKS! Thankfully they underpromised and over-delivered and it (happily) came back in 4 weeks. I really hope that the same happens to you. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win the knit a kiss in every stitch book. That exactly what I like to think of as I knit: a prayer in every stitch!

oh leslie! what a bad day you had! i truly feel for you, because i would have cried too! thanks for sharing these books, i am hopping over to amazon now to add them to my wish list in case i dont win! id choose either if i did!

*I would be bummed too if my camera went kerplunk, darn. *I say the girl at the counter helped herself to your gloves. Let's just hope if it wasn't her that someone who absolutely needed a pair of gloves has them. *If my name is picked for the drawing, I'd really like the second book full of color - beautiful!Here's hoping you find the gloves and your camera is fixed, pronto!

Oh, I am soo, sooooo sorry about the camera. And the gloves! My goodness - that is a terrible day, for sure. No need to enter me, I have both books, and you're right: they're great! Just wanted to add my camera/glove condolences to the list. But wait! How are we going to have pics? Five whole weeks?! That's nuts!

Ahh, I feel so sad that you cried and left his fingerless mitts on the ocunter. This happened to me with my favorite parka vest last winter. It would be a wonderful surprise if your camera comes back sooner. Fingers crossed for you! First book sounds really cute.

I'm sorry about your camera and your gloves. That stinks. Thanks for letting us sign up for the giveaway, though. That's nice! I'd love A Kiss in Every Stitch if I am selected. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

Wow, you have a lot of comments already! So sorry about your camera and lost gloves. Thanks so much for the luggage tag link; I love them!! So, please enter me for the Knit a Kiss book! Happy Thanksgiving!

Sorry to hear about the camera...both of those books sound simply DE-VINE! I am always looking at new ways to use my knitting to give as gifts so the first one sounds good BUT I would love to find a way to use all those color yarns that I have stashed away...so either book works for me. Such a great give-away...

WOW!!! What a blessing to share with us. I would enjoy either of the books. what a treat. I hope your camera gets back to you fast. I love seeing all the great pictures. may you be blessed through the holidays and always. kelly

Oh my gosh: sorry about the camera. And the gloves. Maybe there is a silver lining in there somewhere.Thanks for being generous in the midst of all that. I wonder what the odds are that I will win this time...

I will miss seeing your photos over these 4/5 weeks, hope you still have access to another camera.I would love to win the Kristen Nicolas colour book, as I would like to take the next step into colourwork.

Oh no!! So sorry for the camera! Five weeks? Ouch. But Happy Thanksgiving nonetheless! Thank you for offering to give away books... I have no preference: my knitting library is still small and I'd be happy about any book. Thank you!

Thanks for the great giveaway. Either book would be a great treat! Sorry to hear about the camera. Your pictures are always beautiful. They inspired me to order my own Nikon (D5000) which should arrive today.

I'm so sorry for your camera and for your gloves! I hate that! I would love to look through and get ideas from the Knit a Kiss book!! I recently finished the Libby sweater for my Maria - it is lovely, thank you!

Wow...what a great giveaway! I would LOVE Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch!! I had the chance to see it at the bookstore the other day and it's FABULOUS! I have it on my things-to-get-after-Christmas-bills-are-paid list but gosh..who wants to wait THAT long?!?!

Yikes! I have to come out of lurkdom for this. I've been enjoying your blog for quite awhile. Thank you so much for sharing your craft with us; it brightens my day to see your work and hear your thoughts.

I love Kristen's books and colorwork! The colors are so cheerful and the patterns so happy. I've made a few projects inspired by her work and have her book Kristen Knits already. I would just loooove to win Color by Kristen!

The lose of your camera at this time of year I would cry too. The books will give you something pretty to look at until you can take your own beautiful pictures again. I would love to peak at the knitting a kiss book. Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm so very sorry about your camera (and the gloves). But please KEEP TAKING PICTURES - use a P&S, a disposable, your phone - anything really! Because it's not the camera that makes the photo - it's your amazing vision and ability to capture an entire story in just one shot. You are so talented and your amazing images always inspire! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving - and take lots of pictures.

Gah! I don't know what I would do without my camera for a day, let alone 4-5 WEEKS, and my camera is nothing fancy! Yikes! I brought mine along on a camping trip once and realized after our arrival that I had left the memory card at home, in the computer... I was so disappointed. I really can't even imagine... and if you're anything like me, losing those fingerless gloves, on top of what already happened, would have really put you in a bad mood. I'm so sorry!

You are too kind to offer a giveaway like this. Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch sounds like a fun, sweet find.

Are you SERIOUS? No CAMERA? Can't you BORROW one? I don't know what I'd do and this really bothers me that you are without your camera. I get inspiration from your photos on a regular basis, parent vicariously and believe I can knit...and this certainly will not do.

Hey, I'm Erica (named after Susan Lucci's character - Erica Kane - on the soap All My Children). I'm a lover of books and of knitting. My sisters Deb and Kat gifted me with knitting lessons back in 2008. Since then, I've knit a scarf that's kept a friend warm on her travels from Florida to Minnesota and Alaska. I'm always looking for knitting inspiration which is sometimes hard for a Florida gal such as myself.I'm currently working on a Noah's Ark baby afghan (Michele Wilcox design) for my nephew who is due on March 28, 2010 (my 30-something bday!). I'm also working on some Christmas gifts for my sweet daughters and a hat for my DH. Happy, Happy Thanksgiving!

Yow, I am in love with both books! I have one of Kristen's other books, and it's one of my favorite sources of inspiration!

I feel for you in this traumatic camera moment. I had to run without my ipod for a few weeks, and it was like someone had stuffed my shoes with kryptonite - it's hard to get by without the stuff we use everyday!